Starting a Class
It is important to set the tone of your class from the very beginning. Here are some good tips.
Put an Outline on the Board - Include a title reflecting your topic, and 3-6 brief points about what will be done.
Give Students "Before the Bell Work" - Start the class with student doing work as they arrive - give them a questions, problem, practice questions. Clicker here for some Bell Work ideas
Get Their Attention - Eventually you have to start the class (gulp) - Do this right by turning the lights on and off or counting down in a "teacher" voice
5-4-3-2-1. Here are some other ideas for getting the class to pay attention.
Transitions
This is a big problem for newbie teachers - There are a lot of steps required to start a new activity. Click here and be prepared,
Suggestions for Managing a Class
Here are some alternative approaches to using rewards and punishment to manage your class
Podcast of Alfie Kohn on Classroom Management at http://feeds.feedburner.com/Technology4Teachers
Starting a Class
It is important to set the tone of your class from the very beginning. Here are some good tips.
5-4-3-2-1. Here are some other ideas for getting the class to pay attention.
Transitions
This is a big problem for newbie teachers - There are a lot of steps required to start a new activity. Click here and be prepared,
Suggestions for Managing a Class
Here are some alternative approaches to using rewards and punishment to manage your class